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Physician Assistant Salary in Mumbai

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$28,522/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $23,776 – $34,215

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100

Key insights for Physician Assistants in Mumbai

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: ILO ILOSTAT 2024 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊPhysician Assistants in Mumbai earn about 81% less than the national median for the role ($29K vs $148K).
  • β€ΊCost of living in Mumbai runs about 52% below the US average, so $29K is worth roughly $59K at national prices.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Physician Assistant reaches about $37K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Physician Assistants in Mumbai typically earn $24K–$34K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $29K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $40K or more.

Entry-Level Range

Modelled from ILO ILOSTAT 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 88/100Editorial policy β†’

Physician Assistant Salary Analysis β€” Mumbai

Physician Assistants in Mumbai earn a median salary of $29K, which is 77% below the national median of $122K. Mumbai's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Mumbai.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Mumbai's cost of living is 52% below the US average. Your $29K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $59K in a city with average US living costs.

$29K
Nominal salary
-52%
CoL vs US avg
$59K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Mumbai

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$20,177

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$23,776

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$28,522

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$34,215

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$40,319

Staff / principal / lead

-81%
vs US avg
+28%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 21, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Grossβ‚Ή2367K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’26%
Take-homeβ‚Ή1756K
New income tax regime + PF employee contribution.
Savings Potential
Take-homeβ‚Ή1756K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savingsβ‚Ή913K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
74/100
Above Average
Job demand growth+28%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $29K a good salary for Physician Assistant in Mumbai?

Based on BLS data for 28,522 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $20KΒ·Median: $29KΒ·Top 10%: $40K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Estimated Β· 74% confidenceSource reliability: 24/40 (ILO-estimate)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $29K for Physician Assistants in Mumbai

-81%
India market level
India pays 81% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
-52%
Mumbai metro premium
This city has a lower cost of living, reflected in typical salary ranges.
+7%
High demand for Physician Assistants
28% projected job growth creates upward wage pressure.

Source: ILO ILOSTAT 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Physician Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Mumbai

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$19,965$1,664$10
Junior22 yrs$24,529$2,044$12
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$27,191$2,266$13
Senior66 yrs$30,119$2,510$14
Staff1010 yrs$36,508$3,042$18
Principal1414 yrs$41,984$3,499$20
Distinguished1818 yrs$43,353$3,613$21

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Physician Assistant

Estimated premium above the Mumbai median based on market demand

Clinical Assessment+4% β‰ˆ +$1K/yr
Diagnosis+4% β‰ˆ +$1K/yr
Procedures+4% β‰ˆ +$1K/yr
EMR+4% β‰ˆ +$1K/yr
Pharmacology+4% β‰ˆ +$1K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$6K/yr
Highest single skill
Clinical Assessment +4%
Clinical Assessment+4% Β· +$1K/yr
Diagnosis+4% Β· +$1K/yr
Procedures+4% Β· +$1K/yr
EMR+4% Β· +$1K/yr
Pharmacology+4% Β· +$1K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Physician Assistant Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

B+74/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+28%/yr
AI Displacement Risk14% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+3.7%/yr
Above Average: Solid career with steady demand. Upskill continuously to stay above automation floor.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookMuch faster than average
+28%
Growth 2022–2032
+41K
New jobs projected
$31K
In 2 yrs
$34K
In 5 yrs
$41K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Physician Assistant

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$36K–$39K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$28,522
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$2,140
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$713
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$6,275
Total Comp (mid)
$37,650

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Physician Assistants

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Learning Budget
$1,000–$3,000 / year
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Physician Assistant Salaries by City

How Mumbai, India stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Mumbai, India (current)$28,522$34,215+-81%
London, UK$149,065$178,817++0%
Toronto, Canada$146,681$175,957+-1%
Berlin, Germany$139,455$167,289+-6%
Sydney, Australia$163,817$196,513++10%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$169,137$202,895++14%
Singapore, Singapore$148,003$177,543++0%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician Assistant salary in Mumbai, India?

The median Physician Assistant salary in Mumbai, India is $29K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $34K+ per year.

What is a good Physician Assistant salary in Mumbai, India?

The 75th percentile ($34K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($29K) is above-average for this role in Mumbai, India.

How much does a Physician Assistant earn per hour in Mumbai, India?

Based on the median annual salary of $29K, a Physician Assistant in Mumbai, India earns approximately $14/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$16/hr.

Is Mumbai, India a good market for Physician Assistants?

Mumbai, India pays 81% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Physician Assistants is growing 28% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Physician Assistant salary in Mumbai, India?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($34K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Mumbai, India figure calculated?

For international cities, Official Salary uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Physician Assistant salary really means in Mumbai

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $28,522 median.

Estimated take-home

$21,162/yr

β‰ˆ $1,764/month net

Gross median
$28,522
Income tax
βˆ’$3,937
Social / FICA
βˆ’$3,423
Effective rate
26%

New income tax regime + PF employee contribution. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

32%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$563/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's slightly above that line. After all living costs (~$1,340/mo), roughly $424/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Mumbai; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$28,522–$148,328

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Physician Assistants in Mumbai earn the local median of $28,522. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($148,328) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Physician Assistant markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: ILO ILOSTAT 2024 2026Methodology

Physician Assistant Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+4.8%/yr
Physician Assistant median salary trend, 2019–2024Physician Assistant median salary trend, 2019–2024: median rose from $112K in 2019 to $142K in 2024 (+26%).$108K$117K$127K$137K$146K$112K2019$115K2020$122K2021$129K2022$135K2023$142K2024
2019 median
$112K
2024 median
$142K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$24K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Physician Assistant

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$16K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$23K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$29K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$34K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$34K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$66K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Mumbai benchmarks
$29K
Market median
$34K
P75 target
$40K
Top 10%

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Physician Assistant in Mumbai β€” Distribution
P10
$20K
P25
$24K
P50
$29K
P75
$34K
P90
$40K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 21, 2026

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